The product is a rare Turkish WW1-WW2 empty ammunition cartridge wooden box case that includes its lid. This original piece of military from the 1930s offers a unique glimpse into history, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts interested in military memorabilia. With its authentic design and historical significance, this item would make a prized addition to any collection related to the period. I love the way people valued their possessions, the lid has a piece of metal on the inside where the owner “fixed” the lid so it was not thrown away when the wood cracked at its seam. Thank you for viewing and have a magical day.
This is a complete set of three commemorative postcards issued in 1921 to celebrate the return of Crown Prince Hirohito, later Emperor Showa, from his historic tour of Europe. The set was published by the Choyokai association of the Printing Bureau and includes its original commemorative wrapper. The significance of this set goes far beyond ordinary vintage postcards. In 1921, the 20-year-old Crown Prince Hirohito became the first Japanese crown prince to make a major overseas tour, visiting countries including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy. This journey took place only a few years after the end of World War I, at a time when the international order was rapidly changing. For the young heir to the Japanese throne, it was an important opportunity to directly observe European royal courts, politics, military institutions, and society. During his visit to Britain, Hirohito met King George V and experienced the British constitutional monarchy firsthand. The journey became one of the most important international experiences of his youth. Five years later, in 1926, he ascended the throne as Emperor Showa. He would remain Emperor through some of the most dramatic events in modern Japanese history: the Manchurian Incident, the Second Sino-Japanese War, World War II, Japan’s defeat in 1945, and the country’s postwar reconstruction. That makes these postcards especially evocative. They do not simply show a young Japanese royal. They preserve scenes from the life of a man who would later become one of the central figures of 20th-century Japanese history, at a moment when he was still a young Crown Prince encountering the wider world. The three postcards depict scenes connected with the European tour, including: Crown Prince Hirohito during his visit to Oxford A ceremonial carriage procession in Britain A meeting with local officials during the tour Each postcard also bears a 1921 commemorative stamp issued for the Crown Prince’s return to Japan, together with a special commemorative cancellation dated September 5, 1921, from Osaka. The original wrapper is also included. It features traditional Japanese imperial imagery including the chrysanthemum crest, paulownia motifs, cranes, and waves. What makes this set particularly desirable is the combination of several surviving historical elements in one group: the complete three-postcard set, the original wrapper, the commemorative stamps, and the special commemorative cancellations. Rather than being simply a postcard set, this is a compact piece of Japanese imperial, diplomatic, postal, and prewar history. More than 100 years old, it naturally shows some age-related toning, light wear, and minor edge wear. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition. An especially interesting piece for collectors of Imperial Japanese history, Emperor Hirohito, royal memorabilia, diplomatic history, postal history, and early Japanese postcards. A young Crown Prince, five years before becoming Emperor, seen at the beginning of a journey that would place him at the center of modern Japanese history. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
This is a prewar Japanese porcelain vase made by Fukagawa Seiji, closely associated with the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Imperial Household. The front is decorated in underglaze blue with a large Imperial Japanese Navy anchor, plum blossoms, and above them the royal crest of the Takamatsu-no-miya branch of the Imperial Family. The Takamatsu-no-miya family was one of the branches of Japan’s Imperial Household, and Prince Takamatsu himself served as an officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy. Rather than going too deeply into his personal history, the important point here is the unusual combination of an Imperial-family crest and a naval anchor on the same piece. The maker is also highly significant. Fukagawa Seiji, founded in 1894 in Arita, became one of Japan’s most prestigious porcelain manufacturers. It won a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition and later became an official supplier to the Imperial Household. The underside of this vase bears the Fukagawa Seiji maker’s mark. Fukagawa also had a documented connection with the Imperial Japanese Navy. In 1916, the company became a designated Navy factory and supplied tableware for naval officers. In 1942, it was further designated as a Navy-supervised factory, producing and supplying specialized tableware and military-use ceramics. This makes Fukagawa more than simply a famous porcelain maker: during the prewar and wartime period, it had an official manufacturing relationship with the Imperial Japanese Navy. No original box or supporting provenance documents are included with this piece, but the combination of: Imperial-family crest Imperial Japanese Navy anchor Fukagawa Seiji maker’s mark makes it a particularly interesting example of Japanese military and Imperial-era porcelain. I have not found evidence that Fukagawa continued as an official designated supplier to Japan’s postwar Self-Defense Forces. Its strongest documented military connection belongs to the era of the Imperial Japanese Navy. A small porcelain vase, but one that brings together three powerful elements of prewar Japan: the Imperial Household, the Navy, and one of Japan’s most prestigious porcelain makers. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
This is an original Japanese lacquer presentation tray associated with the 76th Infantry Regiment Machine Gun Unit of the Imperial Japanese Army. The front is decorated with a Japanese Army star, stylized floral and flowing-water motifs, and the large characters “Kokko” at the center. More importantly, the tray is clearly inscribed: “76th Infantry Regiment – Machine Gun Unit” “Commemorative” This makes the military connection unusually specific. Rather than being a generic Japanese Army souvenir, it can be tied directly to a particular regiment and even to its specialized machine gun unit. The 76th Infantry Regiment belonged to the Imperial Japanese Army’s 19th Division and was based in Ranam in northern Korea, then part of the Japanese Empire. The 19th Division was established as part of Japan’s military presence on the Korean Peninsula and was responsible for the strategically important northern region facing Manchuria and the Soviet Far East. During the later wartime period, elements of the division were transferred and reorganized as Japan’s military situation deteriorated. Within an infantry regiment, the machine gun unit provided concentrated firepower and required soldiers trained in the operation, maintenance, and coordinated use of heavy automatic weapons. The fact that this piece identifies the Machine Gun Unit specifically gives it considerably more historical character than a standard regimental souvenir. The reverse bears what appears to be the original owner’s surname: “Kobayashi” This personal name adds another layer of provenance and gives the object a direct human connection to the military organization named on the front. The tray itself is also a fine example of traditional Japanese lacquerware. Japanese lacquer objects were valued for their combination of beauty, light weight, and remarkable durability. Multiple layers of lacquer created a hard, protective surface, making lacquerware particularly suitable for commemorative and presentation pieces intended to be kept for many years. Presentation cups, trays, and similar lacquer objects were commonly produced in prewar Japan to commemorate military service, transfers, unit events, discharge, achievements, and other important occasions. Age-related scratches and surface wear are present, but they also give the piece the character expected of an authentic period object. With its combination of a named regiment, machine gun unit, traditional Japanese lacquerwork, and the possible original owner’s name, this is far more than decorative lacquerware-it is a surviving piece of one soldier’s military world. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
What did the Japanese military consider dangerous ideas? This is an original. 1939 (Showa 14) “Confidential” training manual. Kempei Yomu Kyotei (Higher Police Draft). Imperial Japanese Army Kempei School. Served not only as the military police but also as one of Japan’s most powerful security organizations. Their responsibilities included counterintelligence, political surveillance, suppression of espionage, and monitoring of ideological movements. Because of these activities, the Kempeitai became one of the most feared organizations in prewar and wartime Japan. This manual was prepared to train officers assigned to. Political and social thought. The Japanese Communist Party. Post-Manchurian Incident security situation. Rather than a general history book, this is a. Showing how the Japanese military itself analyzed political ideology and internal security before World War II. One reason this manual is particularly scarce is that it was marked. And distributed only within the Kempei educational system. After Japan’s surrender in 1945, the Kempeitai was dissolved under the Allied Occupation, and many internal military police documents were destroyed or discarded, making surviving originals increasingly difficult to find today. For collectors of WWII militaria, intelligence history, political history, or Japanese military documents, this is an exceptional research piece that reveals the hidden side of wartime Japan. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Antique Bausch & Lomb Mark VII U. Navy Binoculars – No. Original vintage Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Military binoculars manufactured in Rochester, New York for the U. Navy Bureau of Ordnance. Binoculars are clearly marked. BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO. BUREAU OF ORDNANCE U. MARK VII – No. Includes the vintage black leather U. Navy carrying case with shoulder strap. Case is embossed Bureau of Ordnance U. Binoculars show substantial age-related cosmetic wear including paint loss, scratches, edge/brass wear and general surface wear consistent with military use and age. Leather case and straps also show wear, scuffing and aging. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
This is an original Japanese memorial photo book published in 1937 (Showa 12). Documenting a special exhibition held one year after the death of. A central political figure assassinated during Japan’s largest domestic military coup attempt. The February 26 Incident (1936). The exhibition was organized by Miyako Shimbun and held at Shirokiya Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. And this volume records the event through photographs, calligraphy, official documents, and exhibition displays. The February 26 Incident marked a decisive turning point in modern Japanese history. After the incident, overt military rebellion subsided. But the political influence of the armed forces expanded rapidly. Civilian control weakened, fiscal restraint collapsed, and Japan moved steadily toward prolonged war in East Asia. And eventually full involvement in World War II. Takahashi Korekiyo had opposed unlimited military spending and advocated financial balance and civilian governance. His death symbolized the loss of restraint at the highest level of government. This book was produced immediately after that turning point. Making it a contemporary visual record of how Japanese society commemorated the moment when civilian leadership faded and militarization accelerated. Photographs of the memorial exhibition space. Original calligraphy and handwritten documents. Displayed personal artifacts and official records. Period exhibition architecture and visitors. Contemporary explanatory texts by the publisher. Rather than a biography, this volume functions as a historical archive. Capturing how the event was publicly presented and understood at the time. Complete with original covers and contents. Overall very clean and well preserved. Long out of print. Please refer to photos for exact condition details. 225 × 283 mm. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Known worldwide as the “Nelson of the East”, Admiral Togo became a national hero whose leadership marked Japan’s rise as a modern naval power. Upon his death in May 1934, a national state funeral was held at Hibiya Park, Tokyo, on June 5, attended by members of the Imperial Family, military officers, and tens of thousands of citizens. This rare photo set documents that historic day. 7 original black-and-white photographs, printed in 1934. Naval and Army honor guards marching through Tokyo. Cavalry and military bands. Crowds gathered along the streets of Ginza and Hibiya. Portrait of Admiral Togo in full uniform with medals. Comes with the original paper envelope marked. “State Funeral Commemorative Photos of Admiral Togo – June 5, 1934″. Publisher not stated (likely distributed by government or press officials). Admiral Togo’s state funeral was among the most significant in prewar Japan, second only to that of Emperor Meiji. It reflected Japan’s collective mourning and the deep respect for Togo’s contribution to national defense and modernization. The event also symbolized the peak of the Imperial Navy’s prestige before the Pacific War era. These photos not only commemorate the ceremony but also serve as a valuable record of early Showa-period Tokyo, its architecture, clothing, and public sentiment during a time of growing militarization and national pride. Photos: Light aging, slight yellowing consistent with age. Envelope: Minor wear, light creases and foxing, overall well-preserved. Complete set (7 photos + envelope) – authentic vintage original. This is an exceptionally rare primary source documenting the funeral of Japan’s greatest naval hero. Highly sought after by collectors of Imperial Japanese Navy memorabilia. Russo-Japanese War history, and pre-WWII Japanese photography. Own a genuine piece of Japanese naval history – a tribute to Admiral Togo’s enduring legacy. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Vintage 1938 US Army JQMD Leather Satchel Bag Dispatch Map Case Brown Pre-WWII. Condition: Fair vintage condition with heavy wear from age and use. Scuffs, scratches, creasing, and surface cracking to the leather; dry and brittle top strap with stretched holes; verdigris on rivets; edge and corner wear; interior is heavily soiled; small seam split/tear near the top flap by the zipper; hardware shows oxidation. Authentic US military leather field/dispatch satchel from 1938. Stamped markings on back: US / J. / 1938 / J. = Jeffersonville Quartermaster Depot; J. Pebble-grain brown leather with dual front buckle straps and zippered top flap. Multiple compartments and snap closures inside; brass hardware and rivets. Material: Genuine leather; Color: Dark brown. Faint additional maker stamp on corner appears to read LENTZ (partially legible). Era: Pre-WWII (dated 1938); Made in USA.
